Kamil Sawalha
Dead Sea
Located at 400m below sea level, the Dead Sea is the world’s largest natural open air spa. Known for its therapeutic values from antiquity, Queen Cleopatra used to come here regularly for her beauty sessions. The high salt content of the water, condensed air, and highly filtered sun rays provide the body with a unique environment of cleansing. Today, it is one of the most sought after destinations for those looking to relax, unwind, and enjoy the World Class Spas of the hotels located at the shores of the Dead Sea. An all year round destination that is also great for your upcoming event, or at the end of your tour. A must visit like Petra, visitors to the Dead Sea can indulge in a mud bath, float in the sea, and soak up the sun.
Wadi Rum
Wadi Rum is one of Jordan’s most breathtaking and mesmerizing landscapes. Located at a three-hour drive south of Amman, Wadi Rum is known to be Jordan’s biggest and most splendid desert landscape. A place where ominous mountains rise from an ocean floor of red sand, all giving Wadi Rum the nickname “The Valley of The Moon”. Wadi Rum is the place where T.E. Lawrence and Prince Faisal Bin Hussein were based during the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottomans in World War 1.
With such rich and grand desert landscapes, it is no wonder that Wadi Rum has been a favorite among filmmakers throughout the years– from David Lean’s classic ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ to the multi-million dollar epic ‘Transformers 2’and the 2015 blockbuster ‘The Martian’. This is the best place for your adventure, event, and your Bedouin Style experience. Your adventure starts here with jeep safaris, horse and camel back rides, mountain climbing, ATVs, trekking, and other outdoor activities.
Culture
Having been the home to many cultures over centuries, each has left behind something for travelers to enjoy and engage. Beyond the ruins and sites, Jordan enjoys a wealth of culture originating from early Christian, Roman, Islamic, Persian, Ottoman, and Arab communities that have colonized the area. This can be seen in the people, traditions, dress, food, crafts, and everyday life of Jordanians. At Nebo Tours, we believe that engaging in cultural activities that delve into the past, can provide a great experience for travelers, to get more out of their time. Whether it is visiting a local family for coffee and a chat about history, cooking a traditional meal, test the hands at making local crafts, farming techniques, or a night out, these experiences become the true reflection for the way of life for the Jordanian people.
Petra
Absolutely nothing can prepare you for the most spectacular site that is Petra, famously known as the ‘The Rose Red City’; Petra was built by the Nabateans some 2,200 years ago. The City’s uniqueness lies in the fact that it was carved into pure rock faces and is hidden between jagged cliffs of red-hued sandstone. The Nabateans, who were from Arab origin were known for being distinct and clever traders who managed to turn Petra into an important connection for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked India, China, and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome.
Petra is considered one of the most famed archaeological sites in the world and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Thousands of visitors from all over the world visit Jordan and the region each year just to see the place that is considered ‘Jordan’s Treasure’. As a must see, the city offers great experiences that can enrich your visit.